We're thrilled you'll be joining us for A Proper Cocktail, Episode 2 of Matt Ellingson's cocktail creation series. Bar tools and cocktail ingredients are not provided, so here's a rundown of what you should have on hand in order to fully enjoy the experience.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

· Mixing Glass

· Julep Strainer

· Bar Spoon

TOOLS YOU ACQUIRED FOR EPISODE 1

· Jigger with the following measurements ¼, ½, ¾, 1 oz, 1 ½ oz, 2 oz · Y Peeler for Garnish

RECOMMENDED GLASSWARE

· 2 (approx. 6-7 oz. Coupe Glasses or Martini Glasses)

· 1 Old Fashioned or ‘Rocks’ Glass

ICE

1-inch cubes are preferable and, if you have the tools to make them, a 3-inch cube/sphere will also work well. As long as it will fit into your Old-Fashioned Glass.

INGREDIENTS TO HAVE PREPPED · Simple Syrup (at least 3 oz for one attendee)

ITEMS TO PURCHASE (1 from each category)

· Bourbon – Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey, Old Forester

· Sweet Vermouth – Carpano Antica, Dolin

· Campari

· Angostura Bitters

· Cherries – Fabbri Amarena, Luxardo

· Orange – for fresh peel garnishes

· Lemon – for fresh peel garnishes